Vishuddha Yoga Centre

by Adrian James Architects  

Client Vishuddha Yoga Centre 

Award RIBA South Award 2023 

As you approach the Vishuddha Yoga Centre, situated on a charming street in the heart of central Oxford, it is hard not to be immediately struck by the building’s unique design. The contemporary treatment of its exterior blends effortlessly with the surrounding historic architecture, and the finish in copper adds a distinctive touch that sets the building apart. The jury felt that the architects’ use of pre-patinated copper for the window and door reveals successfully echoed the painted reveals of its neighbours, and the omitted rainwater pipes were a masterstroke of Minimalist design. 

Read the full citation from the RIBA Awards Jury on RIBA Journal.

Contractor Total Construction Ltd 

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant Clarkson Alliance 

Structural Engineer Stantec 

Gross internal area in m2 154